HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR BOOK AND POST IT FOR SALE ON AMAZON FOR UNDER $10: 10-11 a.m. March 8. Free. To register: 617-796-1660. Henry M. Quinlan, publisher of Omni Publishing Company, offers tips and suggestions on writing and self-publishing—including how to fund a book and market it.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE CLINIC: 9:30-11 a.m. March 9. Patients get their blood pressure checked and ask the public health nurse questions about medications. No appointment necessary.

SAGES AND SEEKERS INFO SESSION: 2-3 p.m. March 9. Free. To register: 617-796-1660. A seven-week intergenerational program bringing seniors together with high school students. The program is an opportunity for a senior to share his/her wisdom and life experience with interested teens. The program takes place at the Rivers school in Weston.

CLUTTER SUPPORT GROUP: 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 9. For information: Karin Lehr, 617-969-4925, ext. 5958. Attendees get support from others while learning strategies for de-cluttering.

DATE WITH DAISY: 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 12. Free. To register: 617-796-1660. Daisy is a miniature poodle who will visit with monthly. She and her mom/owner, Phyllis, come through the Pets and People foundation.

WELCOME TO SOCIAL SECURITY: 1:30-3 p.m. March 13. Free. To register: 617- 796-1660. A discussion of Social Security benefits and services, the history of Social Security and online services available for those already receiving benefits, as well as for those not yet retired. Kristen Alberino has been working at the Social Security Administration for 15 years.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 7-8:30 p.m. March 14. Free. To register: Emily Kuhl, 617-796-1672. Open to all family caregivers of seniors. Attendees learn from, and share with, other participants who are caring for an elderly family member.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 15. For information: Ilana Seidmann, 617-796-1670. This group is a safe place to reflect on losses (separation from or death of loved ones, end of life, etc.) and explore simple rituals and strategies for self-care and community support. Open to new members.

SENIOR MUSICAL: “CINDERELLA”: 2 p.m. March 18, Newton North High School. The event begins with a talk-back with director Adam Brown, at 1:30 p.m. Tickets can be picked up at the Senior Special table at the event. Cost: $10. Pay by cash or check to the Newton Senior Center by 4 p.m. March 16.

“RETURN TO NORUMBEGA PARK” SCREENING AND DISCUSSION: 10-11 a.m. March 20, Historic Newton, Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. A private viewing of the documentary. For 66 years, Norumbega Park and the Totem Pole Ballroom, located along the Charles River in Auburndale, were the place for canoeing, amusements and dancing to the big bands. Discussion after the movie. Cost: $5. Registration required by March 16. Checks should be made payable to Newton Senior Center. Include telephone number on the check.

DAY TRIP TO THE HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CHINESE BUFFET LUNCH AT CHANGSHO: Aril 12. Participants will visit the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the adjacent Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology. The museums’ most famous treasure is the Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, known as the “Glass Flowers.” Attendees will explore the museums (self-guided) from 10 a.m. to noon, then take a bus ride for a Chinese buffet lunch at Changsho. Cost: $57. Registration is first-come, first-served. To register and pay: 617-796-1670. The final deadline to register is noon April 5.

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED: The program makes specified durable medical equipment in good condition available on loan to Newton residents. All equipment is loaned free of charge in “as is” condition. The program loans out: walkers, wheelchairs/transport chairs, rollators, shower chairs/transfer tub benches, shower benches, raised toilet seats, commodes, canes/quad canes and adult diapers. Nothing motorized and no hospital beds, crutches, walking boots or specially fitted equipment. Appointments are necessary to reserve and pick up equipment. Call 617-796-1664 to request equipment and to schedule a pick up appointment during our designated days and times. Donations are also needed, especially wheelchairs, transport chairs, rollators and tub chairs. Donations can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information: 617-796-1664.

TOUR THE NEWTON SENIOR CENTER: A free guided tour. To sign up: 617-796-1660, or talk to the receptionist.

COMPUTER TUTORIALS: Attendees get help learning to use common programs on their Mac, PC or iPad. Sign up with the front desk receptionist at the Newton Senior Center or by calling 617-796-1660 for free one-on-one tutorials. Volunteers can help with the following: Basics, camera, Craigslist, Excel, email, Facebook, games, Google, iPad, Mac, PC and Word.

THE SENIOR CENTER SEEKS DONATIONS: The store will take gently used small household items for resale. The store is looking for knickknacks, jewelry, yarn, serving dishes and pieces, small artwork. No clothing, glassware, VHS tapes or electronics. Proceeds go toward programming at the Senior Center.

SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED BRAIN WELLNESS GAMES: Senior volunteers who were specifically trained on the Vigorous Mind brain wellness software are ready to show attendees how to stimulate their brains. Includes stories, trivia and music. Free. For one-on-one appointments with a volunteer: 617-796-1660.

The following are other programs for seniors available in Newton.

ARTFUL AFTERNOONS: March 15 and 29, and April 19 and 26, Reisman Hall, Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton. Free. For information or to register: Tracy Schneider at 617-959-4928. A new interactive art appreciation and art making program for seniors, with a new theme each time. This program series offers storytelling, film, visual arts, music and more to stimulate the mind and soul.

“Realism vs. Abstraction in Art”: 1-2:45 p.m. March 29. Bonnie Lerner, art educator, leads an interactive presentation of both realistic and abstract art. Attendees will create our own works of abstract art in the style of Henri Matisse’s “Cut Outs.”

“Exploration in Art: Sculptures”: 1-2:45 p.m. March 29. Carolyn Melbye will educate attendees through a PowerPoint presentation about famous sculptures. Participants will sculpt with clay following the presentation.

“Women Artists”: 1-2:30 p.m. April 19. Bonnie Lerner will lead an interactive presentation exploring the lives of three well known female artists, Freda Kahlo, Lee Krasner, and Georgia O’Keefe. Participants will each create a flower drawing, in the style of O’Keefe.

“Russian Stacking Dolls”: 1-2:30 p.m. April 26. Led by Laura Garrity-Arquitt. A sampling of 15 Mapryoshka dolls from the donated collection of Pamela Kruskall of Newton of over 385 nesting dolls from Russia, Poland, Japan, Ukraine and Belarus will be shown and explained .

MEMORY CAFE: 1-2:30 p.m. March 8, Reisman Hall, Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton. Free; registration required. To register: Tracy Schneider, 617-959-4928. A gathering for people with forgetfulness and other changes in memory, will host “Movement to Inspire and Uplift” with dance therapist Donna Neuman-Bluestein, who will lead attendees in stretching, dancing and movement designed to encourage feelings of vitality and joy. There will be a Caregiver Program at 11 a.m. March 8. Participants learn stress reduction techniques while the person they care for participates in a watercolor workshop. Refreshments served.

THE POWER OF POETRY PROJECT: 1-2:30 p.m. March 22, Temple Emanuel, Reisman Hall, 385 Ward St., Newton. Free. For information or RSVP: 617-959-4928. An interactive group activity for those who love the power of language and meeting other seniors, and who want to sharpen their memory with repetition and be creative. Refreshments served. Sessions: Kilmer, Kipling and Longfellow, March 22.

LIFETIME LEARNING: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, April 23 through June 4, Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton. Cost: $100 for six-week program. For information: http://newtoncommunityed.org; 617-559- 6999. Newton Community Education’s enrichment program for adults 55 and older, features guest speakers, live classical music performances and six-week course offerings on a variety of subjects. Open to seniors from all communities.

ZUMBA AND TONING: 6:15-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, LFCC, 545 Grove St., Newton. A calorie-burning dance fitness party. A mix of low intensity moves, and weights. This class is designed for participants 50 and older.

TI-YO-BA: CHAIR EXERCISE PROGRAM: This gentle movement class can be performed while standing or seated. The main objective will be to increase balance, coordination and flexibility. Inspired by elements of Tia Chi, yoga and balance. For information: 617-796-1506.